Thrombosis and thrombophlebitis

Thrombosis and thrombophlebitis

Patients with chronic varicose veins or vein thrombosis benefit from EMS training.
The stimulation of muscles causes an activation of the ‘muscle pump’ which leads to the venous return stream to the heart becoming accelerated and the extent of the expansion of the venous plexus is reduced.
Watch out if you have thrombophlebitis!
These patients should really be in hospital! It is a clear contraindication